Top 10 Villas in Puglia
Over the last few years, Puglia (pronounced Pu-lia) has become a go-to destination for tourists on the hunt for their next adventure. At the ‘heel’ of Italy's boot, Puglia is bursting at the seams with enchanti...
Best Group Activities in Cornwall
Cornwall’s range of adventures in the great outdoors takes some beating. The coast is Cornwall’s biggest draw, with hundreds of sandy and unspoilt beaches sporting Blue Flag status, and seaside towns famous for...
Best Foodie Experiences in Cornwall
From Michelin-starred restaurants to snug old pubs; superb seafood to giant eat-on-the-move steak pasties, Cornwall scores top marks for its foodie offerings. Thanks to its long coastline and local ports, there...
Oliver’s Travels Presents: The Ultimate Food & Wine Pairing Guide
Food is more than just about survival. In fact, there's nothing better or more bonding than enjoying a meal around a big table, surrounded by friends and family - or even on a cheeky date! And if you pair your ...
Cornwall Travel Guide
When it comes to natural good looks, Cornwall sets the bar for UK holiday destinations. From long stretches of sand to the jaw-dropping scenery, this coastal county makes a fabulous retreat for anyone looking t...
An Unforgettable Week in Puglia – Your Holiday at the Heel of Italy’s Boot
Puglia, the region taking the travel industry by storm - and rightly so. If you're not sure what to expect from this beguiling region, let us lend a helping hand. At the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is a v...
The Local’s Guide to Authentic Mallorca
Mallorca is a hugely popular holiday destination, and as such you'll find a wealth of things to do if you choose to rent one of our luxury villas in Mallorca. Depending on what you're looking to do, there are l...
France Travel Guide
France is a beguiling place, bustling and cosmopolitan on one hand, calm and contemplative on the other. If you’re into fine dining, high-adrenaline sports, pristine beaches or historical masterpieces, you’ll f...
Umbria Travel Guide
Umbria has the best of Italy to offer: rolling landscapes, wine, beautiful towns and villages, olive oil, expansive lakes and the food, glorious food. A holiday here can be as lazy, active, cultured and as deli...
We raised over £21,000 for Go Beyond charity
2016 was a year of triumph for the Oliver’s Travels team. But, one of our favourite highlights from the year was working alongside Go Beyond (formerly CHICKS). We began our Book a Break, Give a Break campaign i...
Oliver’s Travels Presents: Experiences That Last a Lifetime
There’s nothing like that warm glow of anticipation just before a holiday. You’ve set the 'out of office', packing is almost done, all that’s left is to set your alarm for your flight. All that holiday planning...
We’re on TV: A New Life in the Sun
Channel 4’s TV hit show, 'A New Life in the Sun' is back with a bang, making its second season return Monday 23rd January.
If you’re reading this, with no clue what we’re on about; firstly – have you be...
Best Cottages with Wi-Fi in Devon
We know that you need a lot of elements to make the perfect family holiday, even though you’ve chosen a great location with heaps to do like Devon it’s not always enough, you need a place to stay that’s equippe...
6 Villas with Amazing Indoor Pools
Sometimes you can't always depend on the weather when you go away, as it can occasionally let you down. But, have no fear! We have put together our top 10 villas together with indoor pools. This should stop the...
Best Foodie Experiences in Umbria
Umbria has the perfect climate for producing pretty much everything delicious. The wine is sun-drenched and fabulous and the olive oil deliciously sapid - and don't even get us started on the cheeses and famous...
Best Things To Do in Puglia
Puglia's rugged and beautiful landscape is well-suited to a huge range of activities perfect for a group villa holiday. Venture out from your private "trulli" villa and explore the huge range of things to do in...
A Go Beyond break…The holiday of a lifetime!
We’ve teamed up with Go Beyond (formerly CHICKS) charity to help give disadvantaged children the break of a lifetime! A national children’s charity, Go Beyond provide week long breaks for children from all...
Tips for keeping your home safe while you’re on holiday
Heading off on holiday should be a relaxed affair, but sometimes you are plagued with those niggling doubts about what could be awaiting you when you return. Did you leave the stove on? Lock all the windows?? E...
Best Things to do in Umbria
Umbria may seem like a sleepy Italian province at first glance but it has a lot more to offer than what first meets the eye. The best things to do in Umbria are done outdoors, and natural beauty abounds here, w...
How to Take Amazing Photos on Your Villa Holiday
If you’re less than an expert and not really on top of the latest photo technology, then taking pictures of your villa holiday can feel like a chore.
It’s especially intimidating when your social feeds are f...